Cutting-Edge Research Hub
Kyoto University is one of the world’s foremost research institutions with a long history and enduring traditions. By providing state-of-the art facilities and a rich, stimulating academic environment, Kyoto University enables its researchers to fully develop and grow as scholars, and supports the development of innovative cutting-edge research projects. Academic freedom that the university has fostered brought many awards recipients including recipients of the Fields Medal, Gauss Prize, Lasker Award, and eleven Nobel laureates. Students get to study in such academic research environment.

World-Class Education Programs
Kyoto University offers a diverse range of exceptional education programs designed to guide students towards realizing their full potential. Students benefit from the university’s rich academic environment, expert guidance, and a diverse range of experiences that only Kyoto University can provide. The programs are complimented by comprehensive student support services and a wide range of extracurricular and club activities to provide a rounded fulfilling experience of student life.

Study in Kyoto - Japan’s Heartland of Culture and Learning
Kyoto city is affectionately referred to as the “heart and soul” of Japan. As a culturally rich city with 1,200 years of history, it has long been the nation’s center of art, culture, and scholarship. Many of the city’s historic locations, including several of its approximately 2,000 shrines and temples, have been classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. At the same time, the city is home to several major technology companies, many of which have cooperative links with Kyoto University. You can say that ancient culture and tradition coexist side by side with technological innovation and entrepreneurship in Kyoto.

Students and researchers have the choice of engaging with its vibrant cultural environment, or relaxing amidst its beautiful natural scenery - the perfect setting for a rich academic life.